Concordia Academy-Bloomington Update for February 9, 2007
Vol. 7, No. 23

NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 16 AND 19
There is NO SCHOOL next Friday, February 16, due to a staff development day. There is also NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19, in honor of Presidents' Day.

PROGRESS REPORTS ON THE WAY
Students received third-quarter progress reports in advisory meetings on Thursday, February 8. Copies should arrive in your home mailboxes in the next few days. Please take time to look through them and discuss them with your students. If you have questions about grades, please contact the appropriate teacher(s).

LYNN HENRY CONSIDERS CAO CALL
The Executive Council has extended a call to Lynn Henry to serve as the next chief administrative officer of Concordia Academy. Please pray for Lynn as she considers this call to serve Concordia Academy-Bloomington and Concordia Academy-Roseville in this capacity. As Lynn continues to consider the call over the next several days, she welcomes your thoughts, comments, and questions about her ministry as principal, her ministry as CAO, and future plans for CA-Bloomington. Please feel free to call Lynn (ext. 319) or email her (lynn.henry@concordiaacademy.com). She will make a decision by February 15.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SNO DAZE ROYALTY
Photos of the 2007 Sno Daze Court can be viewed by going to www.concordiaacademy.com, clicking on "Bloomington," and then clicking on the Sno Daze banner near the bottom of the page. Congratulations to all the members of the 2007 Sno Daze Court: Jessica Packard and Mitchell Cherney, freshmen attendants; Taylor Lohman and Casey Chinn, sophomore attendants; Sara Schuessler and Andrew Lerum, junior attendants; Jackie Dammel, Jennifer Freitag, Becki Schmeckpeper, Ashley Schwichtenberg, and Katie Wong, senior court; and Kelsey Judge, queen.

SENIOR PHOTOS DUE FEBRUARY 15
Please note that senior yearbook photos are due at the school by February 15, although we can accept them until the end of the month. Digital files are best (color, 300 dpi JPEG or TIFF files are preferred), but prints can also be submitted. Photos can be taken by the photographer of your choice. Photos should be sent to Chris Roth (chris.roth@concordiaacademy.com). Seniors will receive information about "Senior Blocks" (quarter-page sections of the senior pages that they can purchase for their own personal photos) in the next week.

SMART TUITION INFO
A few questions have arisen about the new procedure to have all families enrolled in SMART's automatic withdrawal for tuition payment. In addition to the convenience of automatic withdrawal, the plan will allows Concordia to more efficiently manage our budget and finances as we maintain a consistent cash flow. SMART will send tuition statements to families in the 2007-2008 school year, and you will have the option to have payments electronically withdrawn from a bank account monthly or quarterly. Automatic credit card payments will also be accepted, but a 2.5% fee will be charged. Families will still be able to make a one-time payment of a full year's tuition directly to CA. SMART will make monthly adjustments for account credits such as students and parents working at the Xcel or Metrodome, or payments from other sources, etc. Concordia Academy-Bloomington will continue to work with families who experience unexpected hardships or have unique circumstances. You will receive SMART enrollment materials and information later this spring. If you have additional questions, please contact Finance Manager Kim Duis at kim.duis@concordiaacademy.com or phone 952-854-0224, ext. 329. Kim is at the Bloomington office on Wednesday and Friday.

RE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SENT
Re-enrollment packets for 2007-2008 were mailed to homes this week. Please watch for them, and look through them carefully. We look forward to continuing to partner with you in the education of your student!

JUNIOR HIGH UPDATE
Since announcing plans to add grades 7 and 8 next year at CA-Bloomington, we've been encouraged by numerous inquiries and the applications we have received. Over the next month, final plans will be developed and announced. We believe that this exciting new program will provide a unique educational option for Twin Cities families and will strengthen Lutheran Christian education in the Twin Cities. We are also excited that St. Peter's Lutheran School has announced that it will be partnering with CA-Bloomington for grades 7 and 8. Brochures and applications are available in the front office, and families registering for the junior high by February 15 will only pay a $50 registration fee, instead of the usual $100 fee. Thank you for helping to spread the word to area families about this important expansion of the ministry of Concordia Academy.

FAFSA INFO AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ON FEB. 11
College Goal Sunday is a yearly, one-day event that provides free information and assistance to families who are filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the federally required form for students seeking financial aid, such as grants and loans. Completing the FAFSA is the first and most important step in qualifying for college financial aid. This year's program will be taking place across Minnesota on Sunday, February 11 starting at 2:00 p.m. at 25 locations throughout the state! This year, a $500 scholarship will be given away at each site! Twin Cities locations include:
Brooklyn Center - Brooklyn Center High School
Brooklyn Park - North Hennepin Community College
Mendota Heights - Brown College
Minneapolis - Augsburg College
Minneapolis - North High School
Minneapolis - Roosevelt High School
Richfield - Richfield Senior High School
Roseville - Roseville Area High School
St. Louis Park - St. Louis Park High School
St. Paul - Arlington Senior High School
St. Paul - Concordia University
St. Paul - Harding High School
St. Paul - Humboldt Senior High School

MHR GALA IS FEBRUARY 24
"Starry, Starry Night," Mt. Hope-Redemption's 2007 Gala, will be held on February 24, starting at 5:00 p.m. All CA-Bloomington faculty, staff and parents are invited. The adults-only event, which takes place at Lutheran Church of the Redemption, includes dining, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $20. The last day to RSVP has been extended to February 12. To RSVP (or to make a donation), contact Vicki at the Redemption campus: 952-881-0036.

CALENDAR

2/9/2007
Spirit Day
2:08pm Sno Daze Pep Fest
5:30pm Basketball:Boys JV vs. Providence Academy @ Providence Academy
7:00pm Basketball:Boys Varsity vs. Providence Academy @ Providence Academy

2/10/2007
9:00am Wrestling: Varsity Tournament vs. Minnetonka @ Minnentonka
9:00am Basketball:Boys JV Conference Tournament vs. Bethany @ Bethany
10:00am Basketball:Girls JV Conference Tournament vs. Bethany @ Providence
1:00pm Basketball: Girls JV Conference Tournament vs. Southwest @ Providence
1:30pm Basketball: Boys JV Conference Tournament vs. Rivers @ Bethany
8:00pm Sno Daze Dance 8-11 p.m.

2/13/2007
Basketball:Girls Varsity Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA
5:30pm Basketball:Boys C Game vs. Heritage Christian Academy @ Concordia Academy-Bloomington
7:00pm Basketball:Boys Varsity Game vs. Cannon Valley Lutheran @ Concordia Academy Bloomington

2/14/2007
8:15am Late Start

2/15/2007
Basketball:Girls Varsity Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA

2/16/2007
NO SCHOOL-STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Basketball:Boys Varsity Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA
5:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Sections vs. Benilde-St. Margaret's @ Benilde-St. Margaret's School

2/17/2007
Basketball:Girls Varsity Conference Tournament vs. TBA @ TBA

2/19/2007
NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENTS' DAY

-Remember, you can view and search our most up-to-date calendar at http://www.lutheranhighschool.com/lhscalendar/calendar_main.cfm .
-The athletic calendar can now be viewed via our conference web page at http://www.mcaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=40&school_id=3. From that page, you can also sign-up for email notification when changes are made in the athletic schedule. A link to the sports calendar can also be found on our school web site calendar page.

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